• Several delegations meet Minister; projects issues for redressal

SRINAGAR: Several delegations from various districts of Kashmir province today met the Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest & Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmad Rana today at the Civil Secretariat here. The visiting deputations raised critical developmental concerns pertaining to their respective areas, seeking the Minister’s intervention in redressal of the same.

During the interaction, the delegations expressed their gratitude to the Minister for his leadership in spearheading and organising the electorate of far flung Pir Panjal region. A delegation led by General Secretary of SFC, Retired Employees Forum J&K, submitted a memorandum to  the Minister urging his intervention  for granting pensionary  benefits to employees of J&K State Forest  Corporation (SFC).

The Contractors delegations also submitted representation seeking release of pending funds, clearance of the revised cost estimates (LIS)  Scheme, establishment of a revolving fund and other issues. They brought to his attention pressing issues like release of UT share for Tral lift irrigation Scheme and particularly those related to infrastructure development and social services, requesting the government’s immediate attention to these matters.

Responding to the issues of the delegations, Javed Rana assured the deputations that their concerns would be addressed on priority. He reiterated the commitment of Omar Abdullah led government towards ensuring balanced development of all regions and sub-regions of Jammu and Kashmir  emphasizing the government’s priority to address the needs of every community with special focus on the downtrodden.

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In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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